At 60, I’ve Stopped Waiting This year I turned 60. It’s a sentence that still feels a little surreal to write because, in my mind, I’m still somewhere around 42… until I catch my reflection in a store window. People keep asking me how it feels. I smile because I know what they’re really asking. … Read more
We all know movement is good for mental health. We’ve read it, heard it, nodded along knowingly—often while sitting very still. And yet, knowing and doing are two very different things, especially when life gets busy, bodies age, motivation disappears, or our calendars look like competitive sport. This year has reminded me—repeatedly—that movement is not about motivation. Motivation is … Read more
Let’s Be Honest: Stretching Kinda Sucks Whether it’s in yoga, therapy, or trying to reach that jar on the top shelf—stretching is uncomfortable. We grunt, groan, and wonder why we’re doing this to ourselves. But you know what’s worse? Staying stuck. So today, we’re diving into a question worth sitting with: Are you stretching… or … Read more
We’ve all been there: standing on the start line, feeling the pressure, the excitement, and a swirl of nerves building up inside. Pre-race performance anxiety is a normal part of any competitive event. The problem isn’t the anxiety itself, but the self-imposed pressure we place on ourselves to succeed. When we worry too much about … Read more
“When you are going through hell, keep going.” Winston Churchill We all want the first exit out of pain. We often search for the quickest and easiest path. Our fast-paced world is often characterized by quick results and instant gratification. We live on the internet highway with information at our fingertips and we want the quick … Read more
Let’s talk about change. It’s hard!“Change is hardest at the beginning, messiest in the middle and best at the end.” ― Robin Sharma Wouldn’t it be fabulous if change happened very quickly? Wouldn’t it be great to wake up in the morning and think: “I want to start eating better.” And then we do. Or decide, “I … Read more